Honda EG2500X Owner's Manual page 45

Storage Procedure
1 .Drain the fuel tank, the carburetor and the fuel sediment cup.
a. Remove the carburetor drain screw.
b.Drain the gasoline from the carburetor into
a
suitable container.
c. Install and tighten the carburetor drain screw.
d.Turn the fuel valve lever
off
and drain the fuel sediment cup.
e.Turn the fuel valve lever
on
and drain the gasoline from the fuel tank into
a
f. Install and tighten the fuel sediment cup securely.
g.Turn the fuel valve lever
off.
suitable container.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling fuel.
Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
DRAIN
2.Change the engine oil (page 35).
3.Remove the spark plug, and pour about a tablespoon of clean
engine oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to
distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
4.Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the
piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake
and exhaust valves are closed. Storing the engine in this position
will help to protect
it
from internal corrosion.